Physician Clinical Associate (Hospitalist)

Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation

BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia

Regular Full Time


The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation has an outstanding opportunity for a Pediatrician or Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist to join our high functioning clinical team.


The position responsibilities are focused on direct patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. The individual will join a well-established and clinically excellent team of physicians with extensive experience in hematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation. The role includes day-to-day patient management, including performing procedures, writing physician orders, attending rounds and team meetings and documenting a patient’s care as well as bedside teaching for learners with varied levels of experience. The work schedule will include a limited number of weekend days and overnight in-house coverage.


Candidates should possess excellent clinical skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with families in the care of children. They should demonstrate a strong commitment to best practice and ongoing education in this field of practice. Strong inter-professional and team-based care skills in working in complex environments and commitment to a clinical academic sub-specialty environment will ensure your success in this role.


The successful candidate must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). The candidate will have passed or be eligible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examinations in Pediatrics, or possess equivalent training and qualifications acceptable to the CPSBC. Having completed a recognized training program in Pediatric Hematology and/or Oncology is an asset.


The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment as a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine.


Qualified candidates should submit their most current CV; a cover letter and the names and contact information of 3 referees to: Health Match BC


PHSA, BCCH and UBC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.



Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion


PHSA, BCCH and UBC are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse gender identities or expressions, and members of other equity-seeking groups.


The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.


As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.



What we do


The Oncology/Hematology/BMT program is housed in the state-of-the-art Teck Acute Centre, at the Oak Street Campus of the BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital. The program sees 150 new oncology patients and 400 new hematology consultations per year and performs 25 transplants annually. Additionally, the program is an active member of the Children’s Oncology Group and has a highly productive research program.


BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services.


BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) is an academic health science center dedicated to the care of children, youth and their families and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia (UBC). In 2023, it was ranked fifth in the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals.


BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.


PHSA, BCCH and UBC are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.


One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at ***@phsa.ca (🔒 Premium).


Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Qualifications:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) (Mandatory)